Herbs - I

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Dark Green Parsley Seeds. The plant produces good yields of rich-flavored, shiny, dark green flat parsley leaves. It has more flavor than curled varieties. Excellent drying variety with a strong parsley flavor and crisp stems. Great for soups, stews, and sauces. Also known as Dark Green Italian Parsley and Plain Leaf Italian Parsley. An excellent choice for home gardens, United States Department of Agriculture, PI 700857. A heirloom variety from Italy.

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Flat Leaf Parsley. The plant produces good yields of flat dark green parsley leaves. Excellent drying variety that has a strong parsley taste. One of the most popular varieties used for seasoning in Italy. Repels asparagus beetles. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

78 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Italian Large Leaf Basil. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful and tender large 4" long medium-dark basil leaves. Preferred by chefs because it is sweeter and less clover like than other varieties. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens

85 days. Lavandula angustifolia. Perennial. Italian Lavender. Open Pollinated. The plant produces silver-green leaves and beautiful lavender-blue flowers. Flowers are fragrant and edible. The plant flowers in June and July. Leaves can be used fresh or dri

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Oregano. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves. It is a popular perennial herb prized for its milder, sweeter flavor compared to the stronger, more pungent Greek oregano. It has a mild peppery taste and a pungent, minty scent. It is one of the best-tasting Italian Oregano varieties around. Excellent for pizza and Italian dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens. A variety from Italy.

78 days. Petroselinum crispum. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Plain Leaf Parsley. The plant produces good yields of curled, glossy, dark green parsley leaves. It is a popular biennial herb prized for its flat, deeply cut, dark green leaves and robust, aromatic flavor. This variety has plain, flat, curled leaves. It has a stronger taste than curly parsley, making it ideal for cooking in sauces, soups, salads, meats, fish, pastas, and as a garnish. It is very attractive as a garnish.  Excellent drying variety that has a strong parsley taste. Also known as Plain Leaf Parsley. Excellent choice for herb gardens and specialty markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 700864. A variety from the USA. 

85 days. Rosemarinus officinalis. Perennial. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of very aromatic needle-like leaves. This variety germinates faster and more uniformly than other varieties. Leaves have a delicious flavor and are fragrant. Excellent fresh or dried. Used to flavor salads, chicken, turkey, meats, stews, soups, seafood, roasted vegetables, stuffing, and sauces. Also is used for treating headaches, and circulation. Used medicinally as a massage oil for rheumatism or aching joints. It traditionally symbolizes happiness, protection, and love, and medieval brides often wore rosemary or carried it in their bouquets. Rosemary is a perennial known to live 15 to 20 years. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.